1
as in demanded
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter
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2
as in sought
to go in search of
many daydreamers trekked to California questing riches during the great gold rush of 1849
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as in requested
to make a request for
please wait until the lecturer specifically quests comments from the audience before chiming in
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The coups failed, but when the military demanded harsher counterinsurgency measures and impunity for its Marcos-era abuses, the Aquino government acquiesced.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025 -
Republican lawmakers have demanded a briefing about the breach, which is the latest in a series of intrusions blamed on Beijing.—
Raphael Satter,
USA TODAY,
7 Jan. 2025
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Government officials in both countries have since sought to cool things down.—
Saif Hasnat Atul Loke,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bauman sought to divert funding Ald.—
Tom Daykin,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Interview request The Chicago Bears have requested an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job, according to the Athletic.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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It was then reported Butler officially requested a trade away from the Heat.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, all applicants are required to complete an online music theory assessment.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, Taco Bell also opened a pop-up high-end retirement community, a stunt for all ages to enjoy the better parts of life, no work required.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Wreckage, oil and human remains washed up on beaches from South Florida to Long Island, New York, and horrified civilians watched from Atlantic City’s boardwalk as German subs pursued and sank merchant ships in broad daylight.—
David Wolman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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While Tanner Scott is atop their list, and the club pursued a trade of Devin Williams, there is still a multitude of options available.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This year, the Pinta Pride Project has assembled more than 800 letter writers from across the country to send out cards, letters and drawings to members of the community who have asked to be included.—
Hilary Shenfeld,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Effectively, more is asked of players in these full-back positions in each game.—
Geoff Scott,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Quested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quested. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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